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On our last day in Grimblethorpe we hijacked this little boat and went rowing round the private lake for an hour.

The lake was teeming with wildlife and the girls were so exited; they thought it was very naughty to use someones boat without asking (it was part of the deal). They cried when we had to get off.

My arms had begun to recover from the insane trampolining session in Brighton but after this they really ached! Well worth it though, can you imagine how much fun these two had?

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On the second day we went to Sutton-on-Sea. The weather was incredible, it was difficult to believe that it was the East Coast of England. Another awesome day on my birthday weekend.

I am committed to going to see the sea at least once a month, it is so energising. This was my second trip to the seaside (on different coasts) within 2 days!

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When it goes quiet in our house you know something is wrong. But in someone elses house you panic. We found Rosa on the coffee table waiting to be discovered. She’s always up to mischief – i love her.

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There were two horses on the farm. Both were enchanting.

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This is my interpretation of the corner of Boundary and Bowbridge Road in Newark.

Pat says that if I want to improve I need to draw at least an hour a day! I’m finding that pretty hard so I have decided to under achieve in a big way.

I am doing these 2 minute stop draw run sessions when I go for a stroll at dusk. I figure that its better to under achieve and move slowly forward than do nothing at all and go nowhere.

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I travelled to Brighton yesterday to spend some time with one of the most charming people I think I may have ever met. The view as always is stunning and I share it with you!

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i went to see the illustrator Nick Sharratt today to shoot a video for School Children’s Book Awards, after I saw him I caught a glimpse of this cool looking contraption that looks like a cross between a bunjee jump and a trampolene and had to give it a go! Only 300 miles left before my head hits the pillow (its been long day)…

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Well I asked the chap on the right for directions to the train station (which being an out of towner he had no idea). But upon complimenting him on his formidable mustache (as you do) I asked if I could take a photo. He beconned me inside to the lounge of Brighton Hotel to meet some of his hairy friends. I was greeted with: “hey, your naked!” – I don’t wear a beard.

The chap on the left actually has what is known as (i only found this out yesterday) ‘a chin beard’ as the tache is a finger width below his lip. Now why would I want to know this?

This was the pre-meet for the The World Beard and Mustache Championships. I witnessed some inter party talks between the Whisker Club and The Pipe Club of Great Britain – you seriously had to be there.

Perhaps Drew (who is MIA) will like to speak to these guys for his Mustache Registry. These hairy men are organized and meeting people from the world over this Saturday to be judged on who has the finest facial hair.

I won’t be making the 600 mile round trip again for this – i’m off to Grimblethorpe (!!!) for my birthday.

More information: www.whiskerclub.org